Sir Roland Hanna Trio - Milano, — Paris, New York

: This is where Hanna explores the "Third Stream"—the intersection of classical music and jazz that John Lewis loved so dearly.

: Steam rising from subway grates, neon lights blurring in the rain, and the relentless, driving energy of the city.

: On tracks like "Django" , Hanna reflects on Lewis's ability to turn a somber, funeral-like march into a brightly swinging celebration of life. It is a deliberate nod to the dignity Lewis brought to the genre. 🗼 Act II: Paris – The Romance of the Third Stream Sir Roland Hanna Trio - Milano, Paris, New York

: Hanna's fingers dance lightly over the keys with an effortless, polite charm, while Mraz's bass walks with a steady, reassuring pulse. It captures the post-WWII era when American jazz musicians found artistic sanctuary and profound respect in Europe. 🗽 Act III: New York – The Pulse of the Pavement

The trio leaves Italy behind and takes a sonic leap across the border to France, diving into the legendary track "Afternoon in Paris" . : This is where Hanna explores the "Third

The story begins with quiet sophistication in Italy. Roland Hanna on piano, George Mraz on double bass, and Lewis Nash on drums gather to paint a portrait of John Lewis—the mastermind behind the Modern Jazz Quartet (MJQ). : Mist hanging over stone plazas.

: Sidewalk cafes, rain on cobblestones, and intellectual conversations late into the night. It is a deliberate nod to the dignity

Finally, the journey crosses the Atlantic to the gritty, electric streets of Manhattan, captured in tracks like "Skating in Central Park" and "New York 19" .